This Tibetan Mastiff is a $1.9 million dog

By Karen Workman, Digital First Media

Monday, March 24, 2014

The dog in the left of the picture may be the most expensive dog on record. It was bought for about $1.9 million in China earlier this week.

The 1-year-old Tibetan Mastiff was purchased by an unnamed property developer at a “luxury pet” fair on Tuesday, according to AFP. The developer paid 12 million yuan, beating a previous record of 10 million yuan — which is about $1.5 million — paid for another Tibetan Mastiff in 2011.

The American Kennel Club describes the breed as an “aloof and watchful guardian” with origins dating back to around 1100 BC in China. Males can weigh up to 150 pounds, and females up to 110 pounds, according to Animal Planet.